Ok so this idea came to me while I was drinking so it might be random as all hell. Anyway I can see Neji as one of those rich educated and sophisticated thugs but is still somewhat down to earth once you get to know him. But he may not come off that way at first and he may be a little out of character. I don't own anything. Enjoy ;)

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Every Saturday night the boys (Neji, Naruto, Sasuke, Itachi, Shisui, Sasuke and Shikamaru) would meet deep in the Uchiha compound in an old pub and gambling tavern known as Lucky's. The private chambers of Lucky's was a placed reserved for those of higher stature, but those who were close to the Uchiha's were also permitted (I.e. Naruto) and also those who were gambling geniuses (Neji and Shikamaru). This particular night Neji and Shikamaru were doing exceptionally well.

"Hmm, keep this going and I can own this whole compound", Neji had won three times in a row now and the rest were starting to get restless.

"Just because the hyuuga compound is sterile and full of sticks doesn't mean you can try to take over our compound", snickered Shisui which earned him a half chuckle and smirk from the Hyuuga prodigy. All the boys were pretty close and no one held any grudges over the other. In their line of work is was important to have each others back no matter what personal issues may arise. The group rarely fought against each other - they did however poke a lot of fun and threw shady jokes but none took it to heart.

"Hn. I tell you what I can take", and Neji threw down his hand and took the whole pot once again. The boys groaned in frustration.

"Ugh! Neji, you can't use your byakugan in here or Mr. Lucky will kick you out!", complained Naruto as he quickly got up pulling his hair.

"This is troublesome." Sighed Shikamaru who sunk in his seat a tad bit more and shifted his headband to cover his half lidded eyes.

"You guys won't stop complaining it's as annoying as Sakura", sasuke replied coolly. Little did he know he was the annoying one. Lately he has been comparing every little thing to his annoying ex-girlfriend Sakura, the boys were starting to get sick of it.

"Well how about we take a little break and go upstairs and meet back here in about 20 minutes ", Itachi told the boys. He was usually the voice of reason when everyone got too hot headed. "Besides, Shisui and I have some people to meet up with", Itachi nudged Shisui to get up. By people he meant women. Shisui was trying to hook Sasuke up with random girls for 3 weeks now and unfortunately he hadn't found a girl who Sasuke didn't make cry with in the first 30 minutes of alone time. Itachi who was against meddling in his younger brothers affairs decided to help out his clueless playboy of an older cousin.

The boys all went upstairs and broke off in different directions into the pub. Neji headed towards the bar and sat down on the stool the furthest away from the crowd. The owner of the establishment - and an old friend of Neji's uncle and late father - came up to him holding an expensive looking chest and handed it to Neji. Neji took out of the box a cigar and a shot glass with his name engraved on the bottom. Needless to say he was a regular and well respected due to his affluent uncle's frequent visits to the secret chambers.

"Neji, my boy! Hope all is well", the bartender with salt and pepper hair and warm brown eyes greeted Neji.

"Exceptionally, Mr. Kimura". Oddly enough the pub located in the heart of the Uchiha's compound was owned and operated by someone not of Uchiha blood. Some say he won it in a bet and changed the name of the establishment to Lucky's and pretty lucky he is.

"I take it your uncle has told you about our bet concerning you, well it was more of a gamble than a bet but it is just as important otherwise"

"Hn. He has not. And with all due respect Mr. Kimura, I wish you all wouldn't gamble on my affairs. I am not property nor currency that can be bartered with." In most situations Neji would have stopped at 'hn', but Neji often came to the older man when him and his Uncle bumped heads and therefore felt comfortable with speaking his mind.

"Ah Neji - I do regard you like my own son. You do know your father and I were closer to brothers than he was to his own twin. I can assure you I would not meddle if not for a good cause." The older man focused his attention on drying some glasses while still conversing with Neji who paused and seemed to be lost in thought.

"... So what is this gamble you both made on my account?"

"I think it is better if you were informed from your uncle. Just know it is something I don't think you would be against - it should work out in your favor."

"May I at least know who the victor was between you and my uncle"

"Hmmm... Who really did win? Technically your uncle. I have a little more to give up but since I'm entrusting it with you I guess I win too."

"If my uncle won I doubt I can arise happy in this situation whatever it may be"

"Oh trust me you will Neji. I'm giving you the most important thing I have to call my own." Mr. Kimura finished drying off the glasses and looked at Neji who was once again lost in his own train of thoughts. Gently but firmly placing a hand on Neji's shoulder, Mr. Kimura told Neji not to worry and bid him a good night. It was already 11 pm when the older man walked out of the pub and left it into the care of his younger - more nocturnal - employees. Sighing Neji made his way across the pub to head back downstairs to meet the boys. Halfway across the room something peculiar caught his attention. A petite yet steadily curvaceous girl around his age with waist length brown hair and honey eyes was crawling on the floor in a loose black crop top and baggy gray sweatpants. The scene made him chuckle a bit. 'She has to be crazy', he thought.

Catching his curiosity he walked up to the girl crawling on the floor and held out his hand to her. She was barely paying him any attention, instead she was looking around the room almost paranoid. 'Is she ignoring me on purpose? Usually girls swoon for me, maybe she really is crazy'.

"Excuse me miss. I think you've had enough to drink. Here. I'll help you up and then we can look for your parents together." He teased her just to see her reaction/Testing her to see if she really was indeed crazy.

The young woman snapped her head up at him and scowled. Her eyes narrowed and her nose crinkled just the slightest bit - Neji thought it was the one of the cutest expressions he'd ever seen. "Excuse me - sir", she replied sarcastically, "but I'm actually trying to avoid my father. Can you go away your kind of drawing attention and I'm trying to make it to the basement unnoticed". She muttered a few curses under her breathe all of which Neji ignored.

He was caught off gaurd by her sweet voice - which didn't suit her venomous words - and beautiful face. Too bad she was absolutely nuts, not only did she ignore him but she told him to go away. 'Yup definitely crazy. Damn. She's gorgeous though - that's too bad.' He inwardly sighed. "Wait, did you say you were heading to the basement? As in the private chambers?" He asked the woman still on all fours on the ground.

She was looking up at him but the dim lights were facing his back so she couldn't make out his features. She could only see his lean but muscular and very tall frame hovering over her. And that's when she got and idea. 'Duh TenTen just ask him to walk you over the the basement door and hide behind him'. "Say mrrrrrr..." She started.

"Call me Neji", he cut in.

"Well uh Mr. Neji sir can you please escort me to the basement? Don't worry I have full access you can ask the guards."

"You can just call me Neji, no need for formalities. And please miss let me help you off the floor. It isn't sanitary", Neji once again held out his hand and TenTen hesitantly took it. He hoisted her up a little harder than expected and her chest bumped into his stomach.

TenTen was a bit tomboyish so she was used to rough housing with boys, much to her fathers displeasure. When she smacked into his hard stomach she looked up to scowl at him but was caught off guard. He was gorgeous. Usually she wouldn't go for the Prince Charming type and Neji was definitely more regal looking for her taste but what turned her on was the tiny little scars: one just above the arch of his left eyebrow and the other at the right corner of his upper lip. His hands that grabbed her own were rough and calloused - definitely a fighter. She briefly - and I mean very briefly - wondered what they would feel like running up and down her sides and hips. 'Ten pull yourself together' she mentally chastised herself.

"I'm sorry. You were lighter than I expected", Neji looked down to see her flushed face and felt his own face heat up as well. "May I get your name?"

"TenTen just call me Ten... Say I couldn't help but notice your hands - what do you do for a living?" They starting walking carefully in step with Neji toward the basement entrance.

"Hmmm, why are you so interested in my hands. It's a small detail you must have been watching intently", Neji winked at TenTen and watched as her face grew red. They suddenly reached the door and Neji held it open while holding on to the small of her back an gently easing her down the stairs. He felt her tense up and released his hold.

"I was just curious. You seem too pretty to get your hands dirty", She shot back sounding more defensive than intended. She was actually upset that he let go of her back before she could ease into his touch.

"Hn. So You think I'm pretty?", She pouted and made a move to hit him. Instead she lost her balance on the last step and fell face forward. Neji grabbed the hem of her crop top and pull her back flush against his chest. "You sure are violent". He then lowered his head and pressed his face in between the crook of her neck and whispered, "your punch was weak by the way".

To to be continued

AN: Ok guys I'm thinking about including a couple love triangle in this story please let me know what you think. So the triangle I'm thinking about putting in here are Neji/Ten/Sasu and Ita/Saku/Sasu. Still don't know if I should do the first or include them both. Just to clear up some confusion this story it is set in modern time Japan I'm not using traditional Japanese lingo and things like that just because I'm not accostumed to their culture and I don't want to mess it up. I'm open to suggestions and love to hear what you guys think about what I'm doing so far. Please don't be a stranger and comment!